DOL 2/12 Althea Gibson Biography Quiz

Which sentence from the selection best shows that Althea Gibson was persistent?

• A. Although she made it look easy, Gibson faced many difficulties along the way. (paragraph 1)

• B. Gibson’s parents heard they could make a better life there. (paragraph 2)

• C. She won a prize in paddle tennis, [...] (paragraph 3)

• D. Gibson had never finished high school, so she could not get into college. (paragraph 6)

Read this sentence from paragraph 3.This sentence helps the reader understand that —

• A. Althea Gibson's skills were not inspirational

• B. Althea Gibson's skills were not impressive

• C. Althea Gibson was very talented

• D. Althea Gibson was very determined

Which sentence is best supported by the timeline at the end of the selection?

• A. She won a prize in paddle tennis, a game much like tennis except that it uses a solid paddle instead of a racket with strings. (paragraph 3)

• B. [...] at the age of fourteen, she won her first national championship. (paragraph 5)

• C. People began to take notice of this rising star. (paragraph 5)

• D. At this time, African Americans were not allowed to play in some of the most important tennis tournaments in the world. (paragraph 7)

The reader knows that this selection is a biography because it — (Select TWO correct answers.)

• A. provides information about Althea Gibson's life

• B. describes the similarities and differences between paddle and tennis

• C. emphasizes Althea Gibson's achievements and challenges

• D. showcases the history of Wimbledon with a timeline

• E. describes Althea Gibson's skills in tennis

Based on information in this selection, how does the author most likely feel about Althea Gibson? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.